Timing Lights

[Durant Mike]

Got a stupid question. Timing lights, if you have a 6 volt system, do you have to have a 6 volt timing light or doesn't it matter? Any timing light can be used.

[Restorer32]

No 6 volt light needed. Just park a 12 volt next to the car to power the timing light. We do it all the time.

[Owen_Dyneto]

I just power mine from my 12-volt trickle charger. Easier than moving a 12-volt car alongside, at least for me. Also note you can get timing lights that are powered by 110 volt AC. Just power the light correctly, as Restorer32 says, it couldn't care less about the voltage of the car it's timing.

[Durant Mike]

Thanks guys, just one of the questions you ponder. I've always seen them hooked up to a battery in the car and used.

[Guest Oldengineer]

No 6 volt light needed. Just park a 12 volt next to the car to power the timing light. We do it all the time.

When I use my timing light on my 48 Chevy, I power her up with a 12 volt jumppack. Easier than using one of my other car's battery.

Regards:

Oldengineer

[HarryJ]

I've got to say thanks too! Over the years I've collected several timing lights and wondered about this.

Edited August 7, 2012 by Harry J. (see edit history)